Help! My Small House is Falling Apart—Where Should I Start with Repairs?
I bought a small house (760 sq ft) back in 2019 with a 4.2% interest rate, and I'm feeling overwhelmed with the repairs that are needed. It's falling…
foundation issues
Should I Trust My Contractor's Decision on Building on Sand?
My wife and I started building an attached garage with two bedrooms above about two years ago, hoping to finish it before our son arrived. Construction kicked off…
Could My Radon Mitigation System Be Causing Foundation Issues?
I had a radon mitigation system installed in my ranch-style home about two and a half years ago. I've lived here for nearly six years now, and recently…
Should I Be Worried About This Crack After the Earthquake?
I just experienced a decent earthquake, and since I'm out of town, my parents went to check on my place. They sent me a photo of a crack…
Could My House Have Foundation Issues? Tiles Popping and Cracks Around Windows
I recently found that one of my kitchen tiles popped up with a loud crack, and since then, about eight more tiles have either come loose or sound…
Did My Contractor Sabotage the Job to Get More Work?
Is it common for contractors to create issues intentionally to secure more work? I recently had my bathroom floor tiled over an old wood floor in a 100-year-old…
Should I Be Concerned About Nail Pops in My New Home?
I just moved into a house that had some foundation issues fixed a while back, but I've noticed a new nail pop in the drywall at the peak…